Rice Pudding for Babies
Delight your little one with this creamy and wholesome Rice Pudding for Babies, a perfect first dessert or snack option designed with gentle flavors and nutritious ingredients. Made with soft, simmered white rice, your choice of breast milk, formula, or whole milk, and naturally sweetened with mashed banana, this recipe is simple, nutrient-packed, and baby-approved. Optional hints of cinnamon and vanilla can be added for a subtle, aromatic twist that’s both safe and satisfying for developing taste buds. With just a few minutes of prep and minimal cooking time, this easy rice pudding ensures a smooth, creamy texture that your baby will love. Plus, it’s a versatile treat that can be served fresh or stored for convenience, making it a perfect addition to your baby’s meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Breast milk, formula, or whole milk
- 1 medium Banana (mashed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon powder (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. This helps create a creamy pudding texture.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked and soft.
Once the rice is cooked, add the breast milk, formula, or whole milk. Stir well to combine.
Mash the banana until smooth, and stir it into the rice mixture.
If desired, add a pinch of cinnamon powder and a drop of vanilla extract for extra flavor, making sure they are baby-safe and suitable for the age of your baby.
Continue to cook the mixture over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the rice pudding to cool to a safe temperature for your baby.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving, adding a splash of milk if the pudding thickens too much.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
